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Abstract: Building Scalable, High Performance Cluster and Grid Networks: The Role of Ethernet

A Grid computer is a hardware and software system that integrates a collection of distributed system components (e.g., computer systems, storage, etc.) making them appear to the user as a single, large "virtualized" computing system. The basic "single system" concept may be applied to the construction of centralized "cluster" computers (multiprocessor systems consisting of colocated computers and storage) or a networked grid of geographically dispersed computers, instrumentation, or other resources. Because it is evolving as a very flexible, perhaps even all-encompassing, distributed system technology, Grid computing offers a number of potential uses and benefits.

Table of Contents:

What Is the Grid?

Benefits of the Grid

Anatomy of the Grid

Clusters vs. Grids

Deploying Clusters/Grids

Building the Ethernet Network for Clusters and Grids

Designing Ethernet Networks for Clusters and Grids

Conclusion/Summary

Appendix A: Overview of E-Series Switch/Routers

Appendix B: Examples of Ethernet Cluster/Grids Based on the Force10 E-Series Switch/Routers

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